IS 1608: 2005

ISO 6892: 1998

Annex C
(normative)

Types of test piece to be used for sheets a~,d flats of thickness equal to or greater than 3 mm,
and wire, bars and sections of diameter or thickness equal to or greater than 4 mm

C.1 Shape of the test piece

In general, the test piece is machined and the parallel length shall be connected by means of transition
curves to the gripped ends which may be of any suitable shape for the grips of the test machine (see
figure 11). The minimum transition radius between the gripped ends and the parallel length shall be:

0,75 d (d being the diameter of the gauge length) for the cylindrical test pieces;

12 mm for the prismatic test pieces.

Sections, bars, etc., may be tested unmachined, if required.

The cross-section of the test piece may be circular, square, rectangular or, in special cases, of another
shape.

For test pieces with a rectangular cross-section it is recommended that the width to thickness ratio
should not exceed 8: 1.

In general, the diameter of the parallel length of machined cyli"drical test pieces shall be not less than
4mm.

C.2 Dimensions of the test piece

C.2.1 Parallel length of machined test piece

The parallel length (Lc) shall be at least equal to:

a) L o + ~ in the case of test pieces with circular cross-section;

b) Lo + 1 ,5~ in the case of prismatic test pieces.

Depending on the type of test piece, the length Lo + 2d or Lo + 2 ~ shall be used in cases of dispute,
unless there is insufficient material.

C.2.2 Length of unmachlned test piece

The free length between the grips of the machine shall be adequate for the gauge marks to be at a
reasonable distance from these grips.

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